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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown (2nd left), makes a point during his presentation at a panel discussion on the Flexi-Work Bill, held at the St. Ann’s Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, in St. Ann’s Bay, on May 24. Other panelists (from left) are: Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Communications Director with the Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventists, Nigel Coke; President of the Senate, Floyd Morris, and President of the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, Karl Archer.

State Minister Says Religious Persons Should Not Fear Flexi-Work Bill

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Arnaldo Brown, says persons of religious persuasions, particularly those of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith, should not fear the Flexi-Work Bill. “In fact, it will bring with...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing a labour market reform forum at Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, on Wednesday , May 21. The event was part of activities to mark Workers Week 2014, and to discuss the impending flexi work legislation.

Increased Productivity Strategy for Economic Growth – Labour Minister

Labour and Security Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier says legislation for flexible work arrangements, is a key part of the country’s economic growth agenda.

Labour Ministry Prepares To Roll Out Flexi-Time Education Campaign

Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Errol Miller brought greetings at the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held on May 18 at the Covenant Moravian Church, on Molynes Road, in Kingston.

Businesses Urged To Improve Efficiency Under Flexi-Time Regime

12 years ago LabourParliamentSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Persons with Disabilities to Benefit from $15 Million Grant

Another $15 million in grant funding is to be made available to the Jamaica Council of Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) this financial year. This, as the Government continues to improve the economic and social well-being of persons with disabilities. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the...

12 years ago Labour

Needy Families Receive $127 Million in Grants

During the last fiscal year, 7,629 needy families were provided with $127 million in grants to offset various expenses. They were assisted to carry out repairs to dwellings, to bury loved ones and to access medical care. The money also aided families to engage in entrepreneurial activities. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the announcement during...

12 years ago Labour

Disruption in NIS Services as Labour Ministry Conducts Upgrade Work

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise members of the public that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) computer system will undergo upgrading and maintenance between Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2014. This upgrade will serve to improve the efficiency of the NIS computer system. During this time, there will be no access to the computer...

12 years ago LabourSectoral Debate 2014/2015

Flexi Work Bill to be Debated by September

The Employment (Flexible Work Arrangements) (Miscellaneous) Provisions Bill is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament by September this year. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, during his presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28. Mr. Kellier noted that the impending debate will take into consideration...

12 years ago Labour

Several Labour Laws to be Amended

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is moving assiduously to amend several labour laws, as part of measures to effect labour market reform in Jamaica. Some of the Acts to be amended include: the Holidays with Pay Act; Minimum Wage Act; Foreign Nationals and Citizenship Employment Act, and Labour Relations and Industrial Disputes Act. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier,...

12 years ago Labour

Jamaican Delegation for International Labour Conference

A Jamaican delegation, headed by Labour and Social Security Minister, the Hon. Derrick Kellier, is to participate in the 103rd Session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet has approved participation in the conference, which will run from May 28 to June 12. Speaking at the Jamaica House...

12 years ago Labour

Major Investment for NIF

The Government, through the National Insurance Fund (NIF), is currently pursuing the possibility of a major investment in a cement plant, which could see the generation of 450 new jobs for Jamaicans. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28....

12 years ago Labour

Disabilities Council Disburses $3 Million in Economic Empowerment Grants

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has disbursed more than $3 million, to 46 persons from the disabled community through its economic empowerment grant. Executive Director of JCPD, Christine Hendricks told JIS News that the grants are given to disabled persons who have, or are in the process of starting a business that will “facilitate economic development and...